29th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival

24. 10.–2. 11. 2025
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Dreaming of Lebanon

Dreaming of Lebanon

Martin Waehlisch, Cynthia Sawma / United States / 2023 / Czech Premiere / 21 min.


synopsis

An interactive documentary giving a glimpse into the lives of young Lebanese men and women and their hopes for the future. It uses the latest technology of volumetric video, stereoscopic 360° viewing and 3D animation. The audience engages in conversations with three Lebanese people from different walks of life and different parts of the country, exploring the reality of their lives. Since 2019, Lebanon has been facing one of the most severe economic downturns in the world. Inflation has skyrocketed, electricity is scarce, and life is a perpetual struggle for many. But despite the hardships, there is hope for a better future. The characters in the film have stayed in their country despite the hardships.

more about film

director: Martin Waehlisch, Cynthia Sawma

Film at festival

premiere type:Czech Premiere
festival edition:2024
section:Virtual Reality

Info

director:Martin Waehlisch, Cynthia Sawma
country:United States
year:2023
running time:21 min.

Festival partners

Ministerstvo kultury
Fond kinematografie
Město Jihlava
Kraj Vysočina
Creative Europe Media
GEMO
Česká televize
Český rozhlas
Aktuálně.cz
Respekt
Dafilms

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